Leicester star Vardy cut short his time with England's squad after a hip injury to return to his club and ensure he's fit to play at St James' Park on Saturday.

Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri is confident his star striker is winning his battle to be ready after intensive treatment.

Another goal will see him match Ruud van Nistelrooy's Premier League record of scoring in 10 consecutive games.

But Dutch star Janmaat insists that after taking seven points from their last four games Newcastle's defenders are in no mood to help anybody to a place in the history books.

He said: "We will be doing everything so that he won't be scoring against us - I certainly hope we can stop him.

"We know it won't be easy because he is so quick, but we also have some quick defenders, and whoever is up against him will have to be ready.

"I'm not sure who is the fastest - it may be me - but that doesn't matter because it is for all of us to do our jobs and concentrate because it isn't only his pace, he is a good player who is very confident at the moment."

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CONFIDENT: Daryl Janmaat

“We will be doing everything so that he won't be scoring against us - I certainly hope we can stop him”

Daryl Janmaat

Janmaat himself suffered a poor start to the season but the 26-year-old Dutchman, who cost £5m from Feyenoord in 2014, believes he and Newcastle are finding form at the same time.

He said: "We feel like we have turned things round a little bit, and that was important for the manager and for us as well.

"We want to try to finish in the top 10 and I think that's possible with the players we have. We shouldn't be down at the bottom but it's up to us to carry on making steps forward.

"The start we had was not good. It was a difficult time but in the last few games we've been playing much better. We've got a few points on the board now and that's important to start climbing the table.

"As for myself I'm feeling good now. I enjoyed playing for the national team in Wales and was pleased to put over a cross for the first goal there because I always try to get into those positions. Hopefully I can do the same now for Newcastle."